Pre-Professional Veterinary Program
 As the nation’s pet owners increasingly embrace advancements to improve the quality of life of their furry friends, skilled veterinary professionals are in high demand. If care of animals is your passion and you want to become a veterinarian, the University of Saint Mary can help guide you toward your dream job.
At USM, you’ll receive a broad-based liberal arts education that will improve your communications, reasoning, and critical analysis skills. In addition to strong academic credentials, leading professional veterinary programs often require you to have real-world shadowing experience. Our dedicated and highly-skilled faculty can guide you through course selection and help you make the contacts necessary for success.
The Saint Mary pre-professional veterinary program doesn't limit you to a specific major, though many students major in biology or chemistry. Whatever route you chose, your USM education will serve as a key stepping stone in your career path.
You will enjoy many program benefits, such as:
- Small classes that allow professors to give you one-on-one attention to challenge you to realize your full potential
- An emphasis on hands-on laboratory experiences to improve lab and cooperative skills
- Research opportunities for junior and senior undergrads
- Several classes have integrated service-learning components for hands-on application of knowledge gained
- Highly-qualified biology and chemistry faculty will be there to help as you plan your future. Professors will guide you through resume and interview preparation and tutoring for graduate entrance exams, including the GRE
You will flourish and grow in the pre-professional veterinary program thanks to the hands-on attention and mentoring you will receive from our dedicated faculty.
“My professors at the University of Saint Mary never let me settle for mediocre achievement. They pushed me to find my true ability. Saint Mary helped me to achieve my goals and beyond.”
—Courtney Huhn, 2007 Biology Graduate |
The University of Saint Mary main campus is just 30 minutes from Kansas City, a burgeoning life sciences hub. Besides a wealth of well-regarded area hospitals, the Kansas City region is home to over 200 biotech and biosciences operations that employ over 20,000—including Cerner, the Midwest Research Institute, and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Thinking about becoming a veterinarian? Learn more.
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